English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it wasn't supposed to happen" Mean?
Learn what "it wasn't supposed to happen" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Apologize
It wasn't supposed to happen.
It means the speaker is saying the event was accidental or unintended.
From On One Condition, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is admitting that an event was not meant to happen.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain that something happened by mistake or against expectations. It can sound like an excuse if the other person is angry.
Better ways to say it
1
It wasn’t supposed to happen.
2
That wasn’t meant to happen.
3
It was an accident.
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